Largest known prime - Page 3

Uncwilly · 2008-12-12, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by xilman

Isn't it clear by now? The guy believes his number is prime but if he uses Prime95 to prove it so, he has to share the prize money.

Whether it is a sound belief is an entirely different matter.

If one truely believes that, they would not bother with the TF and P-1.

2008-12-13, 00:43

i dont believe that it is a prime number,it could be but its a 1 in a million chance (im sure 1 of you can give me a better estimate. does mlucas work on windows cos i dnt think it does.

10metreh · 2008-12-13, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by xilman

Isn't it clear by now? The guy believes his number is prime but if he uses Prime95 to prove it so, he has to share the prize money.

Whether it is a sound belief is an entirely different matter.

Paul

I meant for the P-1, not the LL, but I would obviously use it for the LL as well.

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2008-12-13, 00:43	#24
Unregistered 53·73 Posts	i dont believe that it is a prime number,it could be but its a 1 in a million chance (im sure 1 of you can give me a better estimate. does mlucas work on windows cos i dnt think it does.